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3 weeks ago i had an open inguinal hernia repaired with mess. after 9 days i noticed a rather large lump just above the scar. it is tender all the time but if i sit or drive it is very painful. i can move my scar away from the lump so they are not attach

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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See ur surgeon: May be seroma (collection of fluid) or recurrance of hermia. You need to be seen

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Answered 8/28/2015

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A member asked:

3 weeks ago i had an open inguinal hernia repaired with mess. after 9 days i noticed a rather large lump just above the scar. it is tender all the time but if i sit or drive it is very painful. i can move my scar away from the lump so they are not attach

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Younes agreed

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9 months post open inguinal hernia mesh repair i now have discomfort. A few weeks before i beganmild ab exercises. Is scar tissue the likely cause?